{Reference Type}: Case Reports
{Title}: A case series of thoracic paravertebral blocks using a combination of ropivacaine, clonidine, epinephrine, and dexamethasone.
{Author}: Goravanchi F;Kee SS;Kowalski AM;Berger JS;French KE;
{Journal}: J Clin Anesth
{Volume}: 24
{Issue}: 8
{Year}: Dec 2012
{Factor}: 9.375
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2012.05.005
{Abstract}: Five patients who underwent surgery for breast cancer were followed for 6 days after placement of a multiple-injection, one-time paravertebral block. Data were collected on patient satisfaction, analgesic consumption, side effects, and complications. Ropivacaine as a sole agent in paravertebral blocks has a clinical duration of up to 6 hours. The addition of epinephrine, clonidine, and dexamethasone prolonged the clinical duration considerably.